1952 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia

To start off, 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.

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